1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

Has anyone ridden a 310?

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by wade195, Apr 20, 2009.

  1. wade195 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Laverne Tn
    Hello all

    Has anyone here ridden or own a new 310?

    I currenly only own left kickers

    I am curious if you all thing a 50+ begginer like myself would be ok with one of these?


    Blessings

    Doug
    Tn
    wade195, Apr 20, 2009
    #1

  2. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    I moved you post from the press release thread cause it seems you were seeking input from others about the bike instead of asking something regarding the press release.
    Coffee, Apr 20, 2009
    #2

  3. seanoj Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Los Angeles
    I have a 310 and it is only my second bike (pretty new to the game at age 42). While I don't have the widest experience, I think it is great. Still breaking it in, but obviously stronger than a 250 without the big/heavy 450 feel. It is tall, the fuel injection rocks, and seems well built with excellent parts (my 2008 Yamaha XT 250 seemed to have quite a few parts last refined in the 1970's)...

    The Yamaha seems a bit more comfortable at highway speeds, but not much beter than the husky.

    Try one. See how is goes...
    seanoj, Apr 20, 2009
    #3

  4. Last Lap Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    West Creek, NJ
    310

    This is my third bike and my first Husky. The fit and finish is great. Has all the high end parts on it and is ready to race right from the box. Sounds great. The rear shock I love. The forks are ok. It's as heavy as a KTM 450 at 277lbs. The fuel injection is good. I don't know what type of riding you are doing but this bike is not for open riding. It does 50 mph and that's about it. The seat sucks. It has great bottom to mid power but does tend to fall off up top. It great for what I do which is tight woods riding.

    Jeff
    Last Lap, Apr 21, 2009
    #4

  5. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Before you hit the rev limiter or until the rpms get 'up there'? My 2006 TE250 with stock gearing will go 80mph+. I'm uncomfortable at that high of rpm but the bike is certainly capable.
    Coffee, Apr 21, 2009
    #5

  6. Colo moto CH Sponsor

    Location:
    La Jara, Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    7602racing.com
    Colo moto, Apr 21, 2009
    #6

  7. Last Lap Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    West Creek, NJ
    310

    I never ran it to the rev limiter but at 50mph The tach is in the high 9's. So 60mph is likley. No way 80mph. My point was that if you hit hard roads or more wide open stuff this is not... in my opinion the bike to ride. I ride this bike like I rode my two stroke. Using revs and shifiting alot.
    Last Lap, Apr 21, 2009
    #7

  8. wade195 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Laverne Tn
    Thank you Coffee

    You were correct. My apoligies. I will do better at sticking to the posts.

    Thank you all for the information. It is well recieved.

    Doug
    wade195, Apr 21, 2009
    #8

  9. XLEnduroMan Heroes Ride Huskys. The others follow.

    Location:
    Durham, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '18 Husqvarna 701 Enduro.
    Other Motorcycles:
    '20 Ducati Hypermotard 950.
    G/F says her 2008 is @ about 7.5K @ 50mph. She just got it 4/1/09 so she hasn't gotten it to much yet. With a 12.5K redline I imagine it should hit 80mph like Coffee does.
    XLEnduroMan, Apr 21, 2009
    #9

  10. 420skirider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Phila, Pa
    The 250/310 is definitely geared for off road, not for cruising around IMO. That said, even with mine geared down with a 52 sprocket on the rear, I've easily hit 60+mph just on connector roads between trails.
    420skirider, Apr 22, 2009
    #10